New Canaan Fire Chief Resigns Amid No-Confidence Vote
Key Questions
Why did New Canaan Fire Chief Albert Bassett resign?
Fire Chief Albert Bassett resigned on May 8 following a vote of no confidence from the local firefighters' union. The decision was prompted by ethics violations and issues with unsafe vehicles.
Who is slated to become the interim fire chief in New Canaan?
The Board of Selectmen (BOS) is scheduled to vote on April 21 to appoint interim Fire Chief Perritt. This follows the resignation of Chief Bassett.
What concerns arise from the New Canaan fire chief's resignation?
The resignation raises questions about emergency response reliability in New Canaan. This is amid recent local incidents including crashes, assaults, and scams such as a Danbury man cashing a $2,300 check without performing promised home work.
Fire Chief Bassett resigning May 8 due to union no-confidence, ethics issues, unsafe vehicles. BOS to vote Apr21 on interim Perritt. Raises emergency response reliability concerns amid recent crashes/assaults/scams.